The Cairngorms are ‘a little piece of the arctic in Scotland’ according to the SMC Munros Guide and the area contains many of the tallest peaks in the East Highlands. Ben Macdui (1309m), Cairn Gorm (1244m) and Braeriach (1296) are probably three of the better known and the whole area is full of steep corries and high plateaux. Access to the mountains is typically from Aviemore or Braemar.
2 days student safety winter skills weekend at GL. D1 Cairngorme - Ciste ridge, down via 1141m. D2 - Cairn Lochan - picking up patches of snow in Lurcgers befor puting crampons on to work on NW aspect of Carn Lochan.
